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i <br /> Jim Bigelow agreed with the prior speaker and he too wants to get the facts. <br /> Marianna Raymond remarked that it felt to her that she was being bullied tonight and she <br /> found this immature. She opined there was defensiveness in the current proceedings and <br /> she wants the visioning process that was promised to move forward. <br /> Carole Wong thanked Council for the Cringle Stop Sign and she believes the owners has <br /> the constitutional right to due process and spend their money the way they want. <br /> Diane Cusimano, owner of Tequila Lounge, strongly encouraged the Council to move <br /> forward with the environmental process. She said that when outsiders influence the <br /> decisions of Redwood City, Council could make the wrong decision. She stated that we, <br /> as a City and needed to learn via facts and knowledge. <br /> Karin Tuxen-Bettman said she wanted residents to view the historical imagery of tidal <br /> marshes she further stressed that the salt ponds need to be restored back to tidal <br /> marshes. The clip can be viewed at http://www.virtualsaltworks.org/. <br /> Cynthia Denny stated that the DMB Incorporated declared this project will help green <br /> gases from cars, but failed to mention the amount of carbon emissions from the 12,000 <br /> homes that are to be built. <br /> Corrine Troubridge wants to encourage the Council to move forward and continue with the <br /> study. <br /> John Hedblom wants to keep an open mind but he finds that this study is already flawed. <br /> He believes it to be a waste of city resources. <br /> Doug Karlson requests that Council move forward with the Environmental Impact Report <br /> study. <br /> Diana Reddy, Housing Leadership Council, commented that an Environmental Impact <br /> Report is needed even if restoration is the key. She is a supporter of affordable housing. <br /> Gail Sredanovic asked Council to work with the United States Geological Survey and <br /> Federal Emergency Management Agency and she asked Council to avoid lawsuits and pull <br /> back from the precipice. She asked Council not to waste time and money. <br /> Heidi Sjoland, a third generation Redwood City resident, finds the Salfinrorks plan has <br /> various wonderful opportunities for the children. <br /> Patricia Garcia, a business owner, thanked the Mayor and Council for looking out for the <br /> business owners. She stated that she gives her support and is interested in the new <br /> opportunities for economical growth, she urged Council to proceed with the Environmental <br /> Impact Report study. <br /> Alice Kaufman opposes the Saltworks project and suggested to Council to focus on the <br /> Downtown Area. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD May 24, 2010 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 <br /> Page No. 090 <br />